<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2117852/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Cindy Murphy shares the heartbreaking story of her son Tristan, who struggled with schizophrenia and died by suicide while incarcerated after being handed a chainsaw during a prison work detail. </p><p>Through her grief, Cindy has become a powerful advocate for mental health reform in the criminal justice system, working to pass the Tristan Murphy Act in Florida.<br><br>• Tristan developed schizophrenia in his 30s, unusually late compared to typical onset in teens or early 20s<br>• After his first psychotic episode, Tristan spent 8 months in jail before being declared incompetent to stand trial<br>• When properly medicated, Tristan functioned well and maintained a relationship with his children<br>• Florida ranks #1 in mental health needs but #49 in providing mental health services<br>• The Tristan Murphy Act aims to identify mental health issues within 24 hours of arrest and divert people to treatment<br>• Approximately 30% of prison inmates have mental health issues<br>• New treatments like long-acting injectable medications can help people with schizophrenia maintain stability<br>• The documentary "The Warehouse: The Life and Death of Tristan Murphy" is available on YouTube<br><br>If you know anyone that would like to tell their story, send them to tonymantor.com/contact with their information so one day they may be a guest on our show. Please tell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me ? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide </p><p>The World, the conversations we're having, and the inspiration our guests give to everyone that you are not alone in this world.<br><br><br></p><p>https://tonymantor.com<br>https://Facebook.com/tonymantor<br>https://instagram.com/tonymantor<br>https://twitter.com/tonymantor<br>https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic<br>intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild<br>Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)</p>